Cory Martin
Illinois State Legislative Board Chairman
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STB rejects UP’s request for confidentiality in embargo case
STB rejects UP's request for confidentiality in embargo case The Surface Transportation Board has rejected Union Pacific Railroad's request to keep certain commercial information confidential in a case involving the Class I's use of traffic-control embargoes. Last...
Some Montana Rail Link engineers question contract with BNSF Railway
Some Montana Rail Link engineers question contract with BNSF Railway WASHINGTON — Some Montana Rail Link engineers have raised concerns about a loss or reduction of a range of benefits if regulators approve the early termination of the regional’s lease with BNSF...
Illinois commission OKs grade crossing projects in four counties
Illinois commission OKs grade crossing projects in four counties The Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved agreements for grade crossing improvement projects in four counties. Some project expenses will be covered by the state's Grade Crossing Protection Fund...
PSR’s impact on rail safety ‘inconclusive,’ GAO says
PSR's impact on rail safety 'inconclusive,' GAO says Implementation of precision scheduled railroading (PSR) at the nation's largest freight railroads has resulted in longer trains and reductions in staff and assets, but the strategy's impact on rail safety is...
It’s been a banner year for workers coming together to form unions
More than 43,000 workers across the country organized their workplaces this year. And those tangible results are getting noticed—a record 71% of Americans now approve of labor unions, up from 64% before the pandemic. People are seeing firsthand how the power of a...
Congratulations to the 2022 Don Little Memorial Scholarship Winners!
We proudly announce the two recipients of the 2022 Don Little Memorial Scholarships. Haley Dahl from Belvidere, IL and Jacob Harris from Pittsboro, IN. Congratulations!
U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak restoring service on long distance routes
Washington, D.C. – Hours after the House of Representatives sent a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package with emergency funds for intercity rail and transit to the president’s desk, Amtrak announced that it will restore 12 long-distance routes to daily service between...
Find a COVID-19 vaccination site near you!
COVID-19 Vaccination Locations Statewide Vaccination Location List
Covid-19 Mishandling Reporting
Brothers and Sisters, Please exercise all caution during this COVID 19 pandemic emergency. I am asking you to report to me any practices at your respective railroads that are contrary to the recommendations of the CDC or Illinois Department of Public Health. I will...
National Voter Registration Day 9/24
National Voter Registration Day National Voter Registration Day is a national holiday celebrating our democracy. It was first observed in 2012 and has been growing in popularity every year since. Held on the fourth Tuesday of September, National Voter Registration Day...